Federal judge authorizes US to seize two of Roman Abramovich’s private jets

US justice department prosecutors say both jets flew to Russia in March, violating export restrictions

A federal judge in New York on Monday authorized the US government to seize two private jets owned by Roman Abramovich, after they flew to Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, officials said.

The order from Judge Sarah Cave, based in Manhattan, is one of several sanctions from the US and other western countries aimed at billionaires from Russia since the invasion in February.